New Yu Era, Year 1332, March 7
Hexi Prefecture City, behind the main hall of Hou Mansion
A dozen or so maids were gathered around a delicate woman with elegant features, who was holding a beautifully crafted and gentle baby in her arms.
The baby was asleep, unaware of so many eyes on him, occasionally smacking his little lips. If not for the fear of waking the child, the dozen maids would have been enchanted enough to exclaim out loud.
"The little young master is so beautiful, no wonder the third lady said he looks exactly like the Family Head did when he was a child. I think when he grows up, he'll surely become a handsome gentleman just like the Family Head!"
"Yes, yes, look at the eyes, they're exactly the same."
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